The WebMaster’s Younger Brother graduated from Senior Public School last night. Just like Big Brother, Quinn chose Converse Running Shoes (black & white) to complete his look. Grandma should be very proud of both her grandsons…they have inherited her love of shoes!

The Hobby Horse Quilt Shoppe will be closed on Sunday July 1st, 2012 for Canada Day. Please remember that as of this date, our new hours will begin. We will be closed on Monday July 2nd. See you all on Tuesday!

Planning on doing a little sewing this summer? Then start by getting your pins and needles organized and ready to go.

Our great and colurful Grabbit holds all your pins and is easy to use. Pins are easy to slide off. $12.60 CSRP

The Needle Twister with Magnet is the perfect tool for getting your needles together.
Buy one for each of your needle types (quilting, applique and regular sewing). Label each Twister. No more guessing about what needle you pulled out of the pile! $7.00 CSRP

If you would like to mix computers and sewing machines, then we’ve got a few neat products that are right up your alley.

EQ7 (full version) is fun and simple to use. You can create and design to your heart’s content. Lots of fun! It is the most user-friendly quilting software around. Comes with a complete User Manual plus over 20 quick and easy lessons and 10 videos that will teach you everything. $189.95 CSRP.

Fabric Stash Spring 2012 is a great way to get the newest swatches that can be incorporated into your library of fabrics. Design with new fabric in mind. There are over 5800 fabrics from 22 manufacturers included. $24.95 CSRP.

The dashing young ( and yes tall) man with Gail is none other than our very own Webmaster and Gail’s grandson Isaac. This Fall, Isaac will be attending Dalhousie University for Engineering. Like his grandmother, Isaac enjoys shoes! With the help of his girlfriend Isaac completed this GQ look with Hot Pink HighTops!

A beautiful collection Stonehenge – Oh Canada in support of Quilts of Valour Canada has arrived at our doorstep. Take a gander at this awe-inspiring collection under our just arrived tab. Just in time for Canada Day.

Did you know it’s only 7 months until Christmas? Gail already has Christmas Fabrics arriving. This new collection by Kelly Mueller of The Wooden Bear is just the right kick-off to Christmas sewing. An innovative panel with lots of small projects and some wonderful co-ordinating prints will inspire you to starting thinking about your Christmas Sewing List. Make your list and check it twice. Too see the whole line of Hugs and Kissses please go to the “Just Arrived”